What Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists Do
Ear Nose And Throat Specialists
Ear, nose and throat specialists are doctors whose focus is otolaryngology. Otolaryngology is the treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders, also called ENT. They also take care of related areas of the head and neck. Ear, nose and throat specialists, or ENT physicians, are skilled in diagnosing diseases that affect the ears, sinuses, throat, mouth, larynx, head and neck. Ear disorders most often include ear infections, ear noise, and balance disorders. Disorders of the nose include problems with the nasal cavity; the most common of these is a sinus infection. ENT physicians also treat breathing problems associated with the nasal cavity. The most common types of throat problems include diseases of the larynx, upper digestive tract, swallowing disorders, tonsil pain and sore throats.
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